Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets shut out struggling Islanders

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Elvis Merzlikins made 28 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 2-0 win against the visiting New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

Merzlikins earned the opportunity to start consecutive games for the first time this season after making 31 stops in a 6-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

After missing out on a shutout by 27 seconds against the Oilers, Merzlikins respo